We’ve taken stock of where the fashion industry is at present, and we’ve been able to gauge which global cities are a sufficient alternative to the “Big 4”. We’ve even looked specifically at the United States and realized that as of now, there is no real (current) alternative in the country to New York.…
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We wanted to take a few days after the close of our Alternative Fashion Capitals series to let this months-long project marinate on our minds. Our goal was to consider what we’ve learned over the summer about what the twenty cities that we profiled have to offer – and what lessons they might have…
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Known For: Its reputation as a historic city; indeed, Rome is known as the ‘Eternal City’ for a reason. Rome, however, is also creating multiple opportunities where they groom younger designers for a future in fashion. Shopping Districts: Specific Places To Shop: Brands: Events: Fashion Organizations: Fashion Publications: Universities & Colleges: To find out…
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We need to have a discussion about fashion. Specifically, we need to discuss why it is that women that have a love for fashion are not taken as seriously as women that do not show an outward interest in this liability of a subject (hint: fashion is not actually a liability; that’s just what…
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Known For: Like its neighbor to the south, Copenhagen, Stockholm is known for its sustainability cred; the city’s fashion (both vintage and current designs) reflects this. The Swedish capital, however, also has an impeccable design reputation in a few major categories: architecture, interior design, and now fashion. Be warned that it can be expensive,…
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Known For: Making sustainability an entire lifestyle – from transportation to their tendency to shop vintage and secondhand, the Danish are devoted to being environmentally-friendly. Shopping Districts: Specific Places To Shop: Brands: Events: Fashion Organizations: Fashion Publications: Universities & Colleges: To find out more about our e-book, Alternative Fashion Capitals: A Survey Of Twenty Cities…
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Known For: Having more creativity than most cities can create in their sleep. Berlin also has a thriving sustainable fashion scene as well as a budding fashion-tech scene. Shopping Districts: Specific Places To Shop: Brands: Events: Fashion Organizations: Fashion Publications: Universities & Colleges: To find out more about our e-book, Alternative Fashion Capitals: A Survey…
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Known For: Both its sustainability movement and its fashion-tech innovations. Amsterdam is truly a forward-thinking city that imbues the fashion industry with much-needed new ideas. Shopping Districts: Specific Places To Shop: Brands: Events: Fashion Organizations: Fashion Publications: Universities & Colleges: To find out more about our e-book, Alternative Fashion Capitals: A Survey Of Twenty Cities…
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Known For: Hosting a wealth of shopping options. Being a classically elegant city steeped in arts, architecture, and culture. Vienna has a contemporary side that has been garnering more and more attention in recent times. Shopping Districts: Specific Places To Shop: Brands: Events: Fashion Organizations: Fashion Publications: Universities & Colleges: To find out more…
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Known For: Being one of the world’s most expensive cities, and having the luxury shopping to match. Shopping Districts: Specific Places To Shop: Brands: Events: Fashion Organizations: Fashion Publications: Universities & Colleges: To find out more about our e-book, Alternative Fashion Capitals: A Survey Of Twenty Cities Of Emerging Thought Leadership – and how to purchase…
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